To many potential cruisers, the steep curve for these benefits may seem insurmountable. Doubtless, the best benefits don’t kick in until you’ve racked up a total of 75 days at sea. However, remember that these benefits can accrue over many years. Some travelers enjoy cruising so much that it’s all they’d like to do with their vacations. If you have the flexibility, repositioning cruises that last several weeks can be an incredible experience, and also vault you up the lifetime achievement list quickly.
With airline and hotel programs, the goal is often to earn status as quickly as possible each year, to continuously maintain a level of elite benefits. With cruise programs like Carnival’s, the focus is more on a lifetime of fun, where each trip should be better than the one before!